Russia Ukraine War Live Updates: Four killed, three injured in Russian airstrike on dormitory in Zhytomyr
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its fourteenth day. The conflict shows no signs of abating as three rounds of peace talks have taken place between the two countries and the crisis still remains unresolved.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine called for the expansion of humanitarian corridors on Tuesday and urged his people to continue opposing Russia’s assault in a new video. Meanwhile, in response for its conflict in Ukraine, the United States has put a ban on Russian oil imports.
Russia Ukraine War updates
Four killed, three injured in Russian airstrike on dormitory in Zhytomyr
Reports have claimed that Russian airstrike on a dormitory in Zhytomyr has claimed four lives. Three people are severely injured as well.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy urges UK to designate Russia as terrorist state
After President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation against Ukraine, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged British MPs to declare Russia as a terrorist state. Zelenskyy also urged for harsher sanctions against Russia to ensure the safety of our skies. On Tuesday, he made a speech to the UK Parliament.
Pizza Hut, KFC suspend operations in Russia
In Russia, KFC and Pizza Hut have ceased operations. Yum Brands Inc, the parent company of the two fast food franchises, said on March 8 that it will suspend investment in Russia and close its outlets. In Russia, Yum owns at least 1,000 KFC and 50 Pizza Hut restaurants.
11 critically ill Ukrainian children evacuated to Israel in special flight
Eleven critically ill Ukrainian children and their parents were evacuated to Israel on a special plane. Schneider Children’s Hospital will care for them.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina thanks PM Modi for rescuing its nationals from Ukraine
Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rescuing 9 Bangladeshi nationals from Ukraine as part of Operation Ganga. According to government sources, Nepalese and Tunisian students were also rescued as part of this operation.
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Air raid alerts in Kyiv, residents asked to go to bomb shelters
Residents in Kyiv and other major cities were told to go to bomb shelters when air raid alerts were heard, according to local media.
Staff harassed at nuclear power plant, alleges Ukraine Energy Minister
About 500 Russian soldiers and 50 pieces of heavy equipment are inside the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukraine’s energy minister Herman Halushchenko stated on Facebook. He claimed that the Ukrainian personnel is physically and mentally drained, and that they are forced to record addresses for Russian propaganda purposes.
